Corporate Giving Programs and Foundations
Corporate Philanthropy refers to the investments and activities a company voluntarily undertakes to responsibly manage and account for its impact on society. It includes investments of money, donations of products, in-kind services and technical assistance, employee volunteerism, and other business transactions to advance a social cause, issue, or the work of a nonprofit organization. Corporate foundations and corporate giving programs traditionally play a major role in these areas.
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Corporate Social Impact Staff Network - November Call
The Corporate Social Impact Staff Network is a member-only peer group for non–executive staff at corporate foundations and giving programs.
This peer space is designed to connect you with your peers across the country to build meaningful relationships and provide a consistent opportunity for you…
Communicating Across Divides: A Facilitation Intensive
Join Resetting the Table (RTT) and the Council on Foundations for a training that offers a comprehensive framework for facilitating courageous and constructive communication across lines of difference.
Through this intensive training, philanthropic leaders will build advanced facilitation skills…
HR Philanthropy Collaborative - October 2025
This is a peer-led space designed to connect you with human resources leaders at foundations across the country. The group will build meaningful relationships, share resources, and provide a consistent opportunity to engage in collaborative troubleshooting in a trusted environment. Meeting every…
Washington Snapshot: Fall Congressional preview
Earlier this week, Congress returned to Washington and will begin to tackle some of the major legislative issues on its agenda for the fall. Plus, public service loan forgiveness, executive orders on grantmaking, guidelines on federal funding, spring regulatory agenda, and more.
Foundations’ Endowed Portfolios Produced Double-Digit Investment Returns in 2024; Long-Term Return Data Also Positive
WASHINGTON - In the volatile but ultimately supportive market environment of 2024, average annual returns on foundation endowments landed in double-digit positive territory from the previous year for the 255 foundations surveyed in the annual Council on Foundations–Commonfund Study of…
Corporate Social Impact Staff Network - September Call
The Corporate Social Impact Staff Network is a member-only peer group for non–executive staff at corporate foundations and giving programs.
This peer space is designed to connect you with your peers across the country to build meaningful relationships and provide a consistent opportunity for you…
2024 Council on Foundations - Commonfund Study of Investment of Endowments for Private and Community Foundations (CCSF)
Publication, Research
The CCSF Study is the field’s most comprehensive and authoritative study on investment and governance policies and practices, and the 2024 CCSF studies 255 private and community foundations representing $104.9 billion in assets. Topics covered include:
Returns and Investment Objectives
Asset…
2025 Annual Member Meeting
Join us for the Council's Annual Member Meeting!
The virtual Member Meeting will include:
A vote to approve the nominations of new members for the Board of Directors
Reports on Council's annual financials and membership milestones
A State of the Council address from Kathleen Enright,…
2025 UN General Assembly Philanthropic Side-Events
Saturday, September 20, 2025
PVBLIC Foundation's Partnership Day
September 20 | In-Person
Philanthropies Represented: PVBLIC Foundation
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Sunday, September 21, 2025
Unstoppable Africa
September 21 - 22 | 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET | In-Person
Organizations…
DOJ Memo and EO Updates: What We Know and What We Are Monitoring
On Wednesday, July 29, the Department of Justice released a memo that included new guidance for federal funding recipients about what the Administration views as unlawful discrimination based on protected characteristics. The memo includes what it calls "non-binding suggestions" to help…
Better Stories, Better Language: A Communications Workshop Series
This series is a collaboration between the University of Florida’s Center for Public Interest Communications and the Council on Foundations. These three workshops will offer you the skills and tools to tell more complex, robust stories about the charitable sector and your work. You'll learn how to…
Washington Snapshot: Congressional hearings on nonprofits
Last week, the House held several hearings on issues related to the tax-exempt sector, including two that focused specifically on 501(c)(3) organizations. Plus, August recess, transportation funding, 2030 Census, state nonprofit legislation, and more.
Better Stories, Better Language: Showing Our Work
How do we show we’re making a difference? How can you evaluate your narrative strategy?
Metrics provide tangible evidence of the effectiveness of your communications efforts, which is crucial, especially if your efforts are underfunded. They hold you accountable to your strategy by tracking…
Better Stories, Better Language: Making the Case
You understand the value of better stories and better language, but you may not have the support and resources you need to engage in this work long-term. This workshop will help you identify your specific needs in terms of resources, skills and support, as well as the people who control those…
Better Stories, Better Language: Stories of Value and Values
Learn to tell fascinating, compelling stories about how change happens and how the charitable sector works with communities to make a difference on today’s most pressing issues. We’ll discuss how narratives are formed, the essential elements of stories that build trust and understanding, and how to…
Leading Locally All Year Long - 2025
Leading Locally All Year Long
Even though the conference is over, the learning continues! Our Leading Locally All Year Long webinar series explores topics designed specifically for community foundations and place-based funders, including some of our most popular sessions from Leading Locally 2025…